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limitation of liability clause in Indiana

8 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2004 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Orkin Exterminating Co., Inc. v. Waltersgreen
indctapp · 1984 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2003
2 sentences

2003In addition, “bringing a suit in tort does not allow [the plaintiff] to avoid the limitation of liability clause in the contract.” Id.

2000In Orkin Exterminating Co., Inc. v. Walters, 466 N.E.2d 55, 58 (Ind.Ct.App.1984), trans. denied, we stated that "[n]egligence does not constitute malfeasance.” However, in that case, the technical distinction between malfeasance and misfeasance was made because the trial court improperly awarded damages beyond the contract's limitation of liability clause based on its specific finding that the defendant’s actions amounted to tortious malfeasance. 4 .

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Young v. Tri-Etch, Inc.green
ind · 2003 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004The Court of Appeals reversed the trial court, noting that a "suit based in tort does not change the fact that Orkin's duty to [the plaintiff] is based on the contract." In addition, "bringing a suit in tort does not allow [the plaintiff] to avoid the limitation of liability clause in the contract." [ 3 ] Young, 790 N.E.2d at 458 (citations omitted).

2004In Tri-Etech a liquor store employee was beaten to death by a robber, and the store had a contract with Tri-Etch to maintain the store's security alarm system. 790 N.E.2d at 456-57 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Indiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Martin Rispens & Son v. Hall Farms, Inc. green
indctapp · 1992
1 sentence

1995Id.

11995–1995
Carlson v. Hamilton green
utah · 1958
2 sentences

1994Id.

1994Id.

11994–1994
Orkin Exterminating Co. of South Florida v. Clark green
fladistctapp · 1971
1 sentence

1984In Orkin Exterminating Co. of South Florida, Inc. v. Clark (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1971), 253 So.2d 884 the court rejected a similar approach in the context of a liquidated damages clause.

11984–1984
Carr v. Hoosier Photo Supplies, Inc. neutral
indctapp · 1981
1 sentence

1983The Court of Appeals had found the limitation of liability clause involved in the case to be ineffective because there was an ambiguity in the wording of the clause that made it impossible to determine to whom it applied. 422 N.E.2d at 1277 .

11983–1983

Where else courts name it

TX 22 (1978–2025) NY 21 (1931–2025) CA 17 (1987–2026) GA 13 (1944–2023) OH 12 (1973–2015) LA 12 (1975–2018) MS 11 (1979–2026) PA 10 (1969–2024) IL 9 (1981–2015) IN 8 (1983–2004) NJ 7 (1977–2019) WV 7 (1985–2017) NC 5 (1990–2024) NM 5 (1994–2015) CO 5 (1961–2013) AZ 5 (1977–2023) KS 4 (1993–2009) CT 4 (1992–2002) FL 4 (1963–2011) OR 4 (1930–2022) MA 3 (1995–2018) OK 3 (1992–2006) NE 3 (1997–2025) AL 3 (1993–2005) DE 3 (1977–2019) AR 3 (1992–2013) SD 3 (2002–2002) WA 3 (1999–2002) MT 2 (1973–2017) HI 2 (2009–2017) MI 2 (1969–1986) MO 2 (2009–2013) NH 2 (1986–2020)

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